The International Olympic Committee has delivered a positive assessment of the Olympic Games in Beijing.
IOC President Jacques Rogge described the Games as "truly exceptional". The 29th Olympics, which were concluded with a vast closing ceremony in Beijing on Sunday, drew some 11,000 athletes from over 200 nations. The Games were dominated by host nation China which took a comfortable lead in the medals table with 51 golds. However, the Games were overshadowed by human rights issues and die-hard doping suspicions that emerged in the wake of numerous world records. So far only six athletes competing at the Games have tested positive for banned substances Germany's Soldier-Athletes Storm Beijing ...
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(Deutsche Welle)
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